Rabaul Queen witnesses urged to contact police

Relatives of those that had perished in the Rabaul Queen tragedy are asked to contact the police.

Here is a list of witnesses who need to contact NCD metropolitan superintendent Ben Turi as soon as possible:

Buka

  1. Sumina Auwogi
  2. Rose Kamuai
  3. Thomas Kavia
  4. Kumaso Hakaga Salome
  5. Delphine Mugagai
  6. Mathew Tonoin
  7. Joseph Kikira
  8. James Kondes

Rabaul

  1. Gilbert Auka
  2. Wali Alphonse
  3. Morisen Wenu
  4. Michael Mirilan
  5. Marius Joseph Jnr
  6. Peter Pogoson

Kimbe

  1. Buka John
  2. Undamu Giegere
  3. Mapeo Koe Joe
  4. Bonita Jackson
  5. Lobin John
  6. Mesulam Kepas
  7. Johannes Muglua
  8. Gideon Naru
  9. Janis Paul Kupa
  10. John James
  11. Newton Kowy
  12. Hilda Kun
  13. Susan Jack
  14. Tamari Yalo Alex
  15. Robert Daniel
  16. Vincent Yawi

Commander Turi can be reached on 7201 0056.

“If you know any of these people, please let them know so we can bring them to Port Moresby to give their statements,” says Turi.

The MV Rabaul Queen, owned by Captain Peter Sharp, sank off Morobe Province on Feb 2, 2012, killing 172 people.

Sharp and his captain, Anthony Tsiau, are both facing 172 charges of manslaughter, and sending or taking an unseaworthy vessel out to sea.

Author: 
Carmella Gware